Gwrych Castle

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Type:Castle / Fort

Gwrych Castle
Llanddulas Road
ABERGELE
Conwy
LL22 8ET

Tel: 01745 826023

Gwrych Castle from above.

Guide Prices

Under 3 – Free
Carer (one carer per paying visitor, proof required) – Free
Children – £6.50 - £7.50
Concession (terms can be found on our website) – £10.20
Adult – £11.50
Family (2A, 3C) – £35 - £45

Facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets - We have temporary toilets as the castle is not connected to mains water at the moment.

Provider Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Sat Nav: Please be aware that if using ‘sat nav’ you will arrive near but not at Gwrych Castle. Please ensure that you read the local directions provided or plan your journey prior to your visit.

From the A547, look out for the exit for Tan y Gopa Road and immediately turn right onto the drive to Gwrych Castle. Pass under a very large stone arch with two large round towers and drive up the drive to enter the Gwrych Castle Estate. Continue past Manorafon Farm and the golf club along the drive for around half a mile. 

There is an all weather car park on site, but please be aware there is a 300m walk on an incline to get to the castle courtyard. Upon arriving at Gwrych Castle, please make us aware at the Visitors Centre if you require disabled access so we can advise you accordingly.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest train station is Abergele and Pensarn. Nearest bus stop is on Llanddulas Road opposite Eldon Drive. The bus services that regularly visit are number’s 12, 13 and 21. This bus stop is immediately outside the main entrance to the castle. 

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      414
    • Very Good
      87
    • Average
      37
    • Poor
      16
    • Terrible
      21

    Recent Reviews:

    • Libby G
      Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
      Castle ruins more beautiful than you would expect!
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
      Beautiful castle to visit with pretty gardens. We had a very pleasant few hours wandering around. All the wonderful volunteers helping to run the place and keep the gardens looking great were so... Read full review
    • Tracey T
      Beautiful castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 4th July 2024
      Absolutely stunning and well worth the trip !! Not far from Where we were staying at golden sands holiday park and well sign posted ! Read full review
    • jamiepratt
      Worcester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      A wonderful quiet visit
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
      We decided to visit the castle after seeing it on I’m a celeb a few years ago. We pre-booked the day before expecting a busy queue, however to our pleasant surprise the castle was empty and we were... Read full review

    Awards

    • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

    Opening Times

    * We have seasonal opening hours which can be found on our website.

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